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Sunaina Chopra
@sunainamoudgill.bsky.social
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Continuously learning as an MPT/PhD Candidate at UBC - sustained by home-baked goods, reading binges, hockey nights, and sci-fi adventures ✨

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Finished To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee on Audible 📚🎧
Such a powerful, moving read on important issues from a unique perspective. My fave quote:
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
#BookSky
The audiobook cover reads: To Kill A Mockingbird Performed by Sissy Spacek Harper Lee Winner of the Pulitzer Prize The cover has a stylized tree with green leaves against an orange background.
November 18, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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Recently attended a @providenceresearch.bsky.social event featuring a @heartlunginnov.bsky.social panel of grant-writing experts! ✏️
From crafting a compelling narrative to managing rejection, their advice for trainees was incredibly insightful.
Looking forward to the next event!
#PhDSky #GradSchool
A conference room with a wooden table, chairs, a Providence Research banner, and a Centre for Heart Lung Innovation sign on the wall. Sunaina wearing a grey sweater with a name tag that reads "HLI Trainee Sunaina Chopra."
November 16, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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Finished The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins 📚💙
I did watch the movie first, but this intrigued me more! It offered so many subtle clues about Snow’s personality and the reasoning behind his later choices as President of Panem.
Recommended for fans of THG series!
#BookSky #MovieSky
Against a white and gray plaid background lays a book that reads the following: The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes A Hunger Games Novel by Suzanne Collins
November 15, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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I finished Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen on Apple Books 🌶️📚
Kate Beckinsale’s narration brought the story to life. It was full of romance and wit. I laughed, teared up, and felt completely swept away by it all. One of my favourite quotes is below.
I highly recommend it 💙
#BookSky #Audiobooks
The cover is pink with text reading: Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen Narrated by Kate Beckinsale
October 9, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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Finished "The Long Walk" by @stephenking.bsky.social writing as Richard Bachman from Audible 📚🎧
While it didn't totally grip me, the premise (a deadly endurance contest seen through a teenage boy's eyes) is fascinating.
Curious to see how the film brings it to life! 🎬

#BookSky #FilmSky
The image is the Audible cover of The Long Walk. It reads the following: Stephen King Writing as Richard Bachman Read by Kirby Heyborne The Long Walk A Novel Now A Major Motion Picture
October 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Just finished Patrick Stewart’s "Making It So" on Audible, also beautifully read by Stewart himself 📚🎧
From childhood to Shakespeare to Star Trek to X-Men, it’s heartfelt, witty, surprising, and full of insight. It's definitely a must-listen! 💙
#BookSky #TrekSky
The audiobook cover features a close-up photo of Patrick Stewart resting his chin on his hands clasped together. The background is dark grey. The text on the cover reads: Patrick Stewart Making It So: A Memoir Read by the author
September 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Grateful to have co-chaired this year’s @heartlunginnov.bsky.social’s Research Day 🫀🫁 We also hosted an Early Career Night to connect with the invited speakers. Both events were fun, well-attended & positively received 😄 Feeling proud of our team’s work! ✨ #TraineeLife #GradSchool
Sunaina stands smiling next to a poster announcing the 2025 HLI Research Day event, with sponsor logos including Merck, St. Paul's Foundation, Providence Research, and AstraZeneca. A diverse group of people poses together in a conference room, with a screen behind them and a poster showing "2025 HLI Research Day" and sponsor logos in the background. Sunaina and Eric stand in front of two screens displaying multiple QR codes for the program guide, holding a microphone at a podium. A diverse group of people poses together in front of two large screens displaying a slide that reads "Welcome to HLI Research Day 2025".
September 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Finished Simon Prebble’s narration of Orwell’s 1984 📚🎧
A thoughtful classic that feels very relevant to current events, full of unforgettable quotes & insightful lessons. Glad I finally read it & excited to continue exploring other banned & challenged books on my list! 💙
#BookSky #BannedBooks
The audiobook cover shows a man with a black mustache and a grim expression in a black shirt. The text on the cover reads: Big Brother Is Watching You George Orwell 1984 Unabridged Read by Simon Prebble
September 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Just finished reading "On Writing Well" by William Zinsser 💙
The book was full of tips, examples, & memorable quotes. My favourite one that stuck with me was: “Don’t be kind of bold. Be bold.”
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their writing!
#WritingSky #BookSky #PhDLife
A book is flat on a grey background. The book cover has a library code sticker in the top left corner and reads: On Writing Well: The Classic Guide in Writing Nonfiction William Zinsser
August 20, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Just finished Misery by @stephenking.bsky.social on Audible 🎧📚🩸
Compared to the 1990 film, this version delivered way more horror: extra profanity, violence & details on Annie's character. Kathy Bates did an amazing job bringing her to life, & why I’m really excited to rewatch!
#BookSky #FilmSky
This image is of the audiobook cover. The background is red with the black silhouette of a woman holding a white silhouette of an axe in the centre. The cover reads: #1 National Bestseller Stephen King Read by Lindsay Crouse Misery "King at his best... A winner!"-The New York Times
August 10, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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This week, the @heartlunginnov.bsky.social’s Trainee Association & Workplace Wellbeing teamed up for our annual ice cream day and monthly birthday celebration for July and August 🍦🧁
It was a packed room with lots of laughs and yummy cold treats! 😋
#GradSchoolLife #PhDSky #SummerSocial
Three people stand around a table with boxes of assorted ice cream treats laid on it. A screen behind them displays a "Happy Birthday Summer Edition" message. A group of about 30-40 diverse individuals are smiling and posing together for a photo in a well-lit room. Many have ice cream and other treats with them.
August 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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I recently wrapped up the Instructional Skills Workshop! 👩🏻‍🏫
My favourite part was delivering 3 practice lessons & getting constructive, peer feedback. I’m feeling ready to apply this in future TA roles. Excited for this first step in my teaching journey! 💫
#EduSky #PhDLife #TeachingAssistant
This displays a certificate that reads: Sunaina Chopra has successfully completed a twenty-four hour Instructional Skills Workshop UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology July 2025
August 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Last week, I attenddd an engaging and insightful talk by @guyattgh.bsky.social 💬 Dr. Guyatt walked us through the history of evidence-based medicine and key tools for decision-making 🔎
Thanks @advancinghealth.bsky.social for organizing this! I'm excited for the next trainee event! 😄
#MedSky #PhDChat
A projector shows the title of a presentation and reads the following: Evidence-based Medicine: Past, present and future Gordon Guyatt Clarity Research Group Department of Clinical Epidemiology McMaster University Two banners are visible on the right side of the image. The first banner reads: Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes. Research that transforms. The second banner reads: Providence Research. We're all in. providenceresearch.ca
July 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Attended an inspiring workshop on “Developing & Sustaining Your Academic Writing Practice” with @raulpachecovega.bsky.social ✏️
Full of practical tips, resources, and insight. Feeling motivated to write for once and to keep writing! 😄
#PhDLife #WritingSky #AcademicSky
A laptop sits on a table and the screen reads the following: Dr. Raul Pacheco-Vega Professor, Methods Lab Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO) Mexico raul.pacheco-vega@flacso.edu.mx https://www.raulpacheco.org/blog Developing and Sustaining Your Academic Writing Practice The University of British Columbia Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies July 24h, 2025 Hosts: Pathways to Graduate Success (Anjali Bauri, Jacqui Brinkman)
July 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Finished Interview with the Vampire on Audible 🎧📚🪐
After watching the movie & show, I wanted to hear the original story by Anne Rice. While I knew the plot, it was a great listen! Of the 3, the show is still my favourite interpretation.
Can’t wait for book 2 & season 3! 📽
#BookSky #TVSky #FilmSky
The cover of the audiobook is black with three tall red candles lit. The text on the cover reads: The Spellbinding Classic That Started It All Interview with the Vampire Anne Rice #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
July 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Celebrated major lab accomplishments over brunch today! 🥂 From grant successes to Master’s program acceptances to landing a university instructor role, there was so much to be proud of! Grateful to be part of this amazing academic family! 💛
#PhDSky #AcademicSky #LabLife #GradSchool
A group of people sit around a long restaurant table, smiling and holding up glasses of mimosas, with brunch food and drinks on the table.
July 9, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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It’s National Indigenous Peoples Day 🧡 I wanted to share some books from my collection on Indigenous history, knowledge, and health.
Got a favourite Indigenous author or read? Let me know because I’m always looking to grow my library! 📚
#IndigenousReads #BookSky #Canada
June 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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We kicked off the start of summer early here at the @heartlunginnov.bsky.social! ☀️ Alongside the other trainee association co-chair, we hosted an icebreaker with treats, trivia & fun to welcome the summer students.
Can’t wait for the next event! 😎
#GradLife #AcademicChatter #UndergradStudents
A group of about 20 people stands together, in front of a projector screen displaying a presentation slide that reads: "TAHLI Summer Icebreaker Trivia Game" with an image of puzzle pieces beside the text.
June 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Finished to Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi on Audible 🎧📚
Loved the introduction by Martin Scorsese! Lots of word-for-word lines from Goodfellas, with some surprising differences.
Great listen! And yes, I’m rewatching the film again because it’s my favourite mob film! 📽
#BookSky #FilmSky #TrueCrime
The book cover reads: The Book That Inspired Goodfellas Wiseguy (the I in this word is a pink silhouette of a man holding a gun) Nicholas Pileggi Introduction read by Martin Scorsese Read by Ari Fliakos With Corey Brill & Hillary Huber
June 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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Presented to the Legacy for Airway Health team yesterday 🫁
Shared the importance of physical activity & partnering with Indigenous communities to support lung health.
Grateful for the new connections, the murals, & the opportunity to present! 🧡
#IndigenousResearch #LungHealth #PhDChat #AcademicSky
A mural on a building wall depicts four figures in healthcare attire and an angelic figure with wings, set against a background of flowing red and blue lines. A tall gray building with many windows and vertical colored panels under a clear blue sky, with green tree branches in the foreground.
June 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Taking my bike out to explore the outdoors, like this lake here, is more than just exercise. It provides an opportunity to clear my mind, sustainably travel, and feel grounded. 🚲
On #WorldBicycleDay, I’m reminded how this simple movement can support wellbeing.
Learn more: www.un.org/en/observanc...
A grey-blue bicycle rests on soil near the edge of a lake, surrounded by dense forest under a clear blue sky. The scene reflects a peaceful outdoor setting with natural elements and no visible people.
June 4, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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This mischievous little man turns 9 today 🎉

Still acts like he runs the place, and honestly, with the way he’s being treated today, maybe he does:
✔️Afternoon walk in the sun
✔️Steak for dinner
✔️Vanilla ice cream for dessert

Truly living the spoiled life 🙄❤️

#DogSky #BirthdayBoy #RescueDogLife
Photo of Sunaina’s dog, Stiles. He’s a black and white dog that is half Maltese, half Dachshund. He’s wearing a teal harness with a black leash attached. He’s standing on the sidewalk with his mouth open and tongue out. It’s a sunny day with blue skies visible in the background.
May 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Just a casual day in grad school doing some arts & crafts at the lab!👩🏻‍🎨🎨 We had a fun time together making "Do Not Disturb" signs for our desks using stickers, markers & pencil crayons. Mine featured The Simpsons & my love for coffee, of course 💛☕
#PhDLife #AcademicChatter #GradSchool
On the back of a black computer desk chair, white plastic straps hold up a yellow construction paper that has a drawn-on nuclear warning symbol above the text that reads "Do not disturb unless you have:" with stickers of a to-go cup of coffee and a pink sprinkle donut. Two stickers of Bart Simpson are also on the lower left and right of the paper. This photo shows a bird's-eye view of two desks that have assorted construction paper, stickers, markers, pencil crayons, and other art supplies sprawled out everywhere.
May 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Finished listening to “The Lost World” by Michael Crichton on Audible 📚🎧
Not as enjoyable as the first one in this series, but Dr. Sarah Harding was an astonishing character - tough, brilliant, and unforgettable.
Look forward to rewatching Spielberg’s adaptation of it to compare 📽
#BookSky
Blue and yellow cover of the audiobook. A black-and-white silhouette of a T-Rex skeleton is in the lower middle of the cover. The text on the cover reads: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER MICHAEL CRICHTON THE LOST WORLD Author of Timeline AN UNABRIDGED PRODUCTION READ BY SCOTT BRICK
May 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Happy Mother’s Day! 💕
While some days require extra coffee, I’m always grateful to be this little guy’s dog mom - today and every day.
#DogSky #CoffeeFirst
Photo of Sunaina holding a pink mug labelled "Mom" in grey-purple writing with an inner floral design in her left hand. On the right side, Stiles (Sunaina's dog that is a mixed small breed with black and white fur) sniffs the mug while in his bed of his black kennel.
May 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM